SULLIVAN, J.
The State appeals from an order granting the defendant's motion to suppress evidence. The issue presented is whether, during the execution of a search warrant, an officer may enter a dwelling without first knocking and announcing his possession of a search warrant where the officer identified himself as "police" when approximately 25 to 30 feet from the house; the occupant of the house saw the uniformed officers approaching the house; and, the occupant...
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